Engine Does Not Start

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Checking the Engine

If the engine does not start, check the starter.

Checking the Engine

If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an assisting vehicle to jump start it.

Jump Starting

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    Automatic Transmission
    Shift to and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine. Shifting Park Turn off or start the engine. Transmission is locked. Reverse Neutral Transmission is not locked. Drive N ...

    When Stopped
    1. Depress the brake pedal firmly with the shift lever in . 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. 3. Move the shift lever from to . 4. Turn off the engine. Always set the parking brake firmly, in ...

    Engine start/stop Button*
    ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range You can start the engine when the smart entry remote is inside the vehicle. The engine may also run if the smart entry remote is close to the door or w ...